Tenants’ Rights Following a Slip and Fall

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As a tenant at an apartment complex, you have certain rights when it comes to slip and fall accidents. If you experience a slip and fall injury at an apartment building, it is crucial to understand your rights and the options available for pursuing justice and compensation.

Tenants’ Rights

Tenants have the right to a safe and habitable living environment. Landlords and property managers have a legal obligation to maintain the premises in a reasonably safe condition and to promptly address any hazardous conditions that may pose a threat to the health and safety of their tenants. For example:

  • Landlords must ensure that the building and any public areas are in good repair.
  • Landlords have to take minimal measures to protect tenants against potential criminal harm (e.g., maintaining a safe and secure entrance to the property)
  • Landlords are required to maintain heating, plumbing, electrical (among other) systems and appliances that they installed in a safe working order.
  • Property owners are responsible for ensuring that entrances and stairways are sufficiently.

In the case of a slip and fall accident, if it occurs due to the negligence of the property owner or manager, tenants have the right to hold them accountable through legal action.

Proving Negligence

To prove that the property owner or manager was negligent and responsible for a slip and fall accident, tenants must demonstrate that:

  • The property owner or manager had a duty to maintain the property in a reasonably safe condition.
  • They breached that duty by failing to address a hazardous condition or failing to repair a known hazard.
  • The breach resulted in the tenant’s injury.
  • The tenant suffered damages, such as medical bills, lost wages, or pain and suffering, as a result of the injury.

See Related Reading: “How to Prove Negligence in Slip & Fall Injuries at Apartment Complexes”

Filing a Claim

If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident at an apartment complex, it is essential to seek medical attention immediately, even if the injury seems minor. This not only ensures that you receive the necessary medical treatment but also documents your injuries for future legal action.

Report the accident to the property owner or manager as soon as possible and document the scene of the accident by taking pictures, gathering witness statements, and keeping a record of any communications with the property owner or manager.

Contact a personal injury attorney with experience in slip and fall accidents to evaluate your case and determine the best course of action for seeking compensation. As a tenant at an apartment complex, you have the right to a safe and habitable living environment. If a slip and fall accident occurs due to the negligence of the property owner or manager, tenants have the right to hold them accountable through legal action.

Premises Liability Attorneys in New York

With decades of experience representing clients in premises liability cases, the attorneys at Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP have the knowledge, resources, and skill to pursue the compensation you deserve. We will conduct a thorough investigation of your case, gather evidence, and work tirelessly to build a strong case on your behalf.

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